Guidance

Japan: child abduction

Information for parents whose British child has been abducted in Japan by the other parent or a relative.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
20 March 2013
Last updated
29 April 2026 — See all updates

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Information on child abduction in Japan

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This guide sets out some options you may wish to consider, with contact information for organisations, which may be able to help.

Updates to this page

Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 29 April 2026 + show all updates

  1. Amended to reflect updated Japanese Child Custody Laws brought in early this month (April 2026).

  2. Full review and update of guidance.

  3. First published.

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